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in the current room...Server Administrator-> This channel is now moderated(1784) ticattack: ((Sure
do. Also, brb))(1782) DM: ((spent time in Heathwatch,
did some shopping, hired a street urchin and set him up at a bardic college, and received a mysterious gift in the form
of a scroll and a thornless black rose))(1782) DM: (3187) DM: The auctioneer, an obese
man in an ill-fitting brown tunic and leather breeches gestures to a
blindfolded and shackled human woman with reddish brown hair braids that reach
to her waist. She's clad in tattered armor and her skin is mottled with a
number of welts, most likely from whip marks and nettle stings.
(3324) Git: :jests aside to
another audience member: "Ah... eye-gouging, just what I look for in a
servant."
(3187) Auctioneer: "Bidding starts at two thousand crowns, do I hear two
thousand?"
** (3246) Agatha doesn't bother putting up an appearance
of wealth, but has tried to conceal her axe as best she could. It's a botch of
a job, but the thought is there. **
(3155) Kha: "Too much for one who will kill you
given a chance"
** (3155) Kha whispers "Someone followed us
here" **
(3187) Auctioneer: "Two thousand five hundred from the ilythi'iri
magus in the far corner, do I hear two thousand six hundred?"
(3246) Agatha: "Your secret admirer, Kha?"
** (3210) Rin hunches his shoulders and folds his
arms over his chest, trying not to look uncomfortable. **
** (3155) Kha looks over all the slaves **
(3324) Git: :glances back to Rin
before answering Kha: "You mean the one from the
inn?"
(3187) Auctioneer: "Two thousand seven hundred and fifty from the orc retainer in the front row, do I hear two thousand eight
hundred?"
** (3155) Kha whispers "Aye, and I doubt it he
looks too uncomphortable here" **
(3187) Auctioneer: "Three thousand from the ilythi'iri
magus in the far corner, do I hear more?"
** (3196) Lellick frowns a little, glancing back to
try and discreetly see the man. "So what are we going to do about it?.." **
(3246) Agatha: "Point him out to me."
(3187) Auctioneer: "Three thousand going once!"
(3187) Auctioneer: "Three thousand going twice!"
(3324) Git: :PullingKha's leg: "I chatted with him a bit back at the inn.
He didn't have much to say, but mentioned you quite a bit, often while smiling
like an idiot. Perhaps he did follow you here." :suggests:
"It would be rude if you didn't at least talk to him."
(3187) Auctioneer: "Sold, for three thousand crowns!"
** (3155) Kha shrugs and makes his way back to the
man who followed them "Hello, names Kha" **
** Auctioneer waddles off the stage and receives payment from the magus'
servant, then viciously yanks his purchase by a neck chain. "Up,
you." **
** (3210) Rin blinks, one brow arching upwards, as he
finds himself confronted. "So it is." **
(3187) Auctioneer: "Ladies and gentles all, that concludes our business
for today. Come again on the morrow when we shall have more fine wares from the
Empire for your purchase!"
** (3324) Git stays watching the stage, and how the
magus treats his new prize. **
** Auctioneer hands over the leash to the servant and begins to waddle off the
stage. **
(3155) Kha: "Noticed you tailing us, so figured
I would introduce myself."
(3155) Kha: "Excuse me" hurries to the
stage "What will be the starting price for the rat looking one?"
** (3324) Git hurries to ward the stage, to catch the
auctioneer before he leaves. "Pardon me, good man. Pardon."
**
(3187) Auctioneer: "One thousand crowns." (wipes
sweat from his jowls)
** (3210) Rin smiles, faintly. "If I were
tailing you, then you'd have a tail." He watches the man wander off, with
a look that boarders on surprise. "People
these days, no manners." **
(3155) Kha: "Thank you."
(3187) DM: (well Kha's here as well...)
** (3155) Kha heads back to the main who was tailing
them **
(3155) Kha: "Sorry I wanted to learn the
starting price of one of the slaves."
(3324) Git: :to the auctioneer: "I hope you
don't mind if I ask you a business question, one merchant to another, but, I
was curious about the record keeping of local slavers."
(3324) Git: "You see, I'm trying to track down a
slave for, 'certain reasons' and I'm trying to find how to go about it."
** (3210) Rin inwardly wonders if Kha
is really a man, or some sort of magically transformed spastic rodent.
"Buying?" **
(3155) Kha: (whispers) "Maybe, never seen his
like and slavery isnt kind to most people, probably
less kind to the strange or unique."
(3210) Rin: "No doubt. But feeding the pockets
of the slavers to rescue the abused won't save them all."
** Auctioneer regards Git for a second. "I
suppose I could talk shop." **
(3187) Auctioneer: "Who's the slave?"
(3324) Git: "Splendid. You see. I know not if
the boy is currently on auction or previously sold. I just have reason to
believe he's been through this town. One moment... Aggy,
come here and give a description would you?"
** (3196) Lellick remains close to Agatha, casting slightly worried glances towards Kha and the stranger. **
(3155) Kha: "No, but I can what I can now.
Anyways since you were following us you should meet the rest of my friends. ThatsGit"
** pointing to Git ** "ThatsAgatha"** pointing her out as he makes his way
to her ** "ThatsLellick,
andour other companion is off on some other
business"
** Auctioneer leers at Agatha, licking his lips. **
(3187) Auctioneer: "Well now, is he a child or an adult? Children are
almost impossible to track. One boy, you've seen them all."
** (3210) Rin glances towards the others, as they're
introduced. This is quite the unexpected turn of events. **
(3155) Kha: "Now I didnt
catch your name"
(3246) Agatha: "How about a lad with red hair,
with scar on his left arm? He should be six and ten years old now."
(3210) Rin: "that's probably because you didn't
ask me what my name was."
(3155) Kha: "Ahh true
enough, how rude of me, Sowhats
your name?"
** Auctioneer sniffs at hearing the description. "That could be any number
of whelps." **
** (3246) Agatha shifts her weight, giving the
auctioneer a well-practiced look that is all business. **
(3210) Rin: "Rin. You
can call me Rin."
(3155) Kha: "Rin, nice
ta meet you. So why were you following us
anyways?"
(3324) Git: "How about names. Do you keep
track?"
(3187) Auctioneer: "I can look in my ledger and see if there's someone
that matches that description. You'll understand that we don't keep names and
such. Far as I'm concerned, they don't deserve any."
(3246) Agatha: "What about where he was caught.
You people ought to keep that information handy at least."
** Auctioneer shrugs. "Like a needle in a haystack. I'll look if you can
make it worth my while." **
(3210) Rin: "I wasn't following you. You were
leading me. So why were you leading me around, anyway?"
(3187) DM: (I can extend tonight till 3:30 am. at the
very least, I'd like to cover the mystery of the box before we stop.)
(3155) Kha: (( I am fine to
stay longer ))
(3246) Agatha: "What's your while worth?"
(3187) Auctioneer: "50 crowns or more."
(3324) Git: (I think I can stay awake that long...
though if I go a while without responding.... you'll know I was wrong. ^_^)
(3196) Lellick: (I'm kinda
dozing off here)
(3187) Auctioneer: "Come back tomorrow at highsun
tomorrow and I'll have your answer for you then."
(3187) DM: (ok, stopping in 10 then)
(3155) Kha: "Cause I am a natural leader, people
just tend to follow me I suppose. Thats
why I am asking you to figure out why people like to follow me."
(3246) Agatha: "Tomorrow then."
(3210) Rin: "Well that is a mystery, isn't it. Have you inquired with the rest of your companions on
the subject?"
(3155) Kha: "They dont
know either" ** shakes his head in dismay **\
(3324) Git: "Thank you for your time."
:waves off the fat man, and heads back to the rest of the group, offering to Aggy: "At least he didn't want a more 'intimate
payment'."
** (3155) Kha heads back to the Inn to get some
rest before the meeting tonight **(1777) Gautam: ((Now
it's time to meet Kha's secret admirer and most
likely bash his brains in.))(1777) Gautam: ((That'll
teach you to shove us into a side quest!))(1782) DM: The note said to meet him at The
Sapphire Circle, by moonrise. ((OOC: midnight))(1782) DM: ((want to FF?))(1784) ticattack: ((Sounds
good))** (1728) Kha wakes after
his nap and heads to the Sapphire Circle several hours before moonrise **(1728) Kha: "I
would like the Reserve room please" **
states when the Tavern keep walks up to him **** (1780) Git follows along
with Kha, hoping that even if the meeting is a set
up, hopefully the place will be entertaining. **(1782) DM: (sec)** (1777) Gautam follows
behind the group, keeping an eye on the all-concealing shadows. **** (1777) Agatha follows
behind the group, keeping an eye on the all-concealing shadows. **(1777) Agatha: ((oops))** (1773) Lellick will tag
along as well, not taking any pains to look more or less conspicuous than
usual. **** (1771) Rin tags along at
a discreet distance, hands shoved in the pockets of his coat. **** (1784) J'hzuu follows
the others, unconsciously slinking along, his robe a dark purple. **(1782) DM: As you enter the common room, you
immediately sense something is amiss...the atmosphere in the inn is hostile,
not warm and cheerful as usual. Six novice clerics of Solnor
are in a corner, arguing loudly about the need for revenge. Two men at a table
nearby are muttering, but all you can hear is, "...and the only thing they
found was a black rose on the altar."** (1780) Git groans as he
looks about the room. "So much for an enjoyable
evening." **** (1773) Lellick frowns at
this, looking intently at the arguing clerics for a moment or two. **** (1771) Rin edges inside, keeping his back
to the wall near the door.He quirks a brow at
the yelling priests, but doesn't seem particularly ruffled by the atmosphere. **(1782) DM: The innkeep
notices you and walks up to you with a worried expression on his face. "Greetings, milords, m'lady. What can I get for you tonight?"(1728) Kha: "I
would like the Reserve room please"(1728) Kha: (( Still dressed in his nobles clothing ))(1799) Erithin (enter): 22:27(1782) DM: "This way please." (nods) "I must say that I have been busy this morning.
It's a terrible tragedy and outrage, what happened at the WhiteTemple tonight. But if you need anything up there, give a ring and
I'll answer as quickly as I can."(1782) DM: (he said that, not me)(1771) Rin: "What
happened at the WhiteTemple tonight?"** (1728) Kha follows the
man **** (1777) Agatha follows,
looking back at the jumpy crowd. **(1782) Jonathon: "Herrod,
one of the ascendant priests of the Temple, was kidnapped."(1782) Jonathon: "All that was found was a
thornless black rose on the altar."** (1780) Git controls his
breathing at the mention of the priest, muttering only, "Kidnapped you
say? Dirty business..." **(1728) Kha: "Whats the black rose signify?"** (1784) J'hzuu glances at
the priests. "Who do they think did it?" **(1782) Jonathon: "Five acolytes were
poisoned but were revived once the foul deed was discovered."** (1773) Lellick 's eyes widen a little, and he glances back at the clerics
until they're out of sight of them. **(1799) Erithin (exit): 22:31(1782) Jonathon: "I myself do not know for
certain, but there are those who whisper that the Lady Talakara
must have been involved for her sigil is a thornless
rose."(1728) Kha: "I
see, very interesting"(1780) Git: "When
did it haoppen?"** (1728) Kha sits down at
the table in the room "I would like the
best food you have tonight." **** Jonathon shows you to a sparely furnished
conference room. "Should you have need of anything, please pull that bellcord in the corner." (indicates
a brass tassel rope in the corner of the room) **(1801) Erithin (enter): 22:33(1802) Mindless (enter): 22:34(1802) Mindless (exit): 22:34(1803) A Lurker (enter): 22:34** (1773) Lellick wanders
into the room along with the others, barely even noting the surroundings. He
mutters, under his breath, "Poison..." **(1805) Erithin (enter): 22:35(1804) stars (enter): 22:35** (1728) Kha waits quietly
for the man to leave then says "Ok, here
is my plan, this is the room I am saposed to meet
this mystery person in at moonrise. Any of you who wish to stay in here with me
are welcome, but I think it would be usefull to have
some of you down in the common room figuring out what happoned,
as obviously the kidnaping is related to the person I
am meeting." **(1782) Jonathon: "Earlier this evening,
milord. At slightly past moonwatchrising
ten."(1804) stars (exit): 22:36(1782) DM: ((OOC: in other words, 9:10 pm))(1780) Git: :nods:
"I see... terrible to think such a thing could happen to a man of the
robe."** (1784) J'hzuu shrugs.
"It could happen to anyone, J'hzuu thinks. It is
more likely to happen to a priest, for politcal
reasons, no?" **** Jonathon nods solemnly. "If you shall excuse
me, I must see to the needs of those downstairs. There is a pot of tarbean tea in the corner, freshly brewed, along with the
usual wines and spirits." **** (1777) Agatha thanks the
barkeep and then turns to the conversation. **(1728) Kha: "I
wanted to get here early so we would be waiting on the person to arive, not the other way around. Anything else I should
do?" ** Kha
seems to being overly cautious, for him anyways **(1782) Jonathon: (nods to Kha)
"An order for dinner will be brought to you shortly. If
you will excuse me." (leaves)** (1728) Kha pulls a book
out of his bag and starts reading it while waiting for dinner, and while
listening to the others **(1777) Agatha: "Hmph. By the sound of it, this fellow is nothing but bad
news. I'll stay up here to make sure he isn't too much trouble."(1780) Git: :sighs and advices
Kha: "First thing first.. calm
down."(1780) Git: "If
you're going to meeting someone on business you don't want to sound weak and
unsure."(1728) Kha: "Have
I ever sounded unsure Git? I am always sure of my
decisions when I make them"(1777) Agatha: "Aye,
with no concern of the doom you land yourself in."(1780) Git: :gives the fate
believer an odd glance: "Yes... I suppose that is why you die so often.
Acting sure even with the wrong idea is a big part of negotiations. It's making
the other person believe it's right that's the
trick."(1782) TaliesinNYC: Booting
'(1801) Erithin' from room...(1801) Erithin (exit): 22:43(1805) Erithin (exit): 22:44(1728) Kha: "I
would say I have done a decent job of that in the past, swaying you all to the
course of action I felt was best." **
smirks but continues reading **** (1773) Lellick slides
into one of the chairs set at the table, shaking his head. "...we should
just check the room. Wasn't that why we came here so early?" **(1780) Git: "Us
having to keep come save your ass, is hardly what I call swaying."(1812) Ulrick (enter): 22:47** (1728) Kha laughs "Thats
why I am asking your advice now. We are here to find Agathas
son, not on some quest of fate. Though the latter is involed
to the point we should find out what we can about the brewing war, but it is a
background thought while we help Agatha" **(1812) Ulrick (exit): 22:49(1803) A Lurker (exit): 22:49** (1780) Git draws a
calming breath, before responding, "My advice, be careful. For some
strange man to have known you were here either means he had some mystical
divination of our presence, or he caught your little show at the front gates.
Either way, I feel he is planning to use you for something. And I doubt it is
anything good." **(1780) Git: "Now..
did he sat to meet alone?"(1728) Kha: "Nope"(1728) Kha: "I
wouldnt have invited you if the note said that"(1780) Git: :nods:
"Alright, so he might have been expecting guests." :thinks for a
moment: "Do you still have that note and black rose with you?"(1728) Kha: "But
it might be nice to have some of you downstairs so you can get a look at who
ever comes up here and follow them. so if things go
back we have them traped between us"(1728) Kha: "I
have the box and the rose, I burned the note"(1728) Kha: (( *bad
))(1780) Git: "Well,
get rid of the rose as well... I fear it my connect us
to the priest's disappearance."** (1728) Kha shrugs and
takes out the box and rose, holding the rose between his fingers he snaps and
the rose bursts into flame then shrivles to ash which
he deposits back in the box and back into his bag **(1777) Agatha: "Aye,
that crowd is just itching to draw their weapons."(1777) Agatha: "No
need to work up their ire."(1780) Git: :nods to aggy: "Guess we should go have a little talk with
them."** (1728) Kha sits
continuing to read while waiting for food **** (1773) Lellick speaks
slowly, "Is it even worth staying here at all? It had to be the same
person... so... why listen to them at all?" **(1780) Git: :To lellick: "To know what they know, of course."(1777) Agatha: "Aye,
I've enough on my mind. I don't need to be worryin'
over some politickin' assassins."(1773) Lellick: "That's
assuming they'd give us the opportunity. ... I know we have little other
choice. This just..bothers me."(1777) Agatha: "Besides,
who's to say it's the same person. We never saw the man's face, and it's not
like a black rose and a seal is so hard taproduce."(1771) Rin: "The
black rose is the seal."(1816) Lightfaith
(enter): 23:02(1780) Git: :toKha: "Alright, we're heading downstairs. Don't agree
to anything, and don't overreact to anything he says, if he makes any
propositions or asks you to follow him, I'll follow you, hopefully unnoticed. Alright?"** (1728) Kha nods not
looking up from his book **(1728) Kha: "What
was that Rin, about the rose being the seal?"(1777) Agatha: "Aye,
I'll be with you lad, hopefully very noticed."(1816) Lightfaith (exit):
23:03(1780) Git: "If
the creep attacks... start yelling."** (1780) Git
heads for the door and back down into the barroom. **(1728) Kha: "DontworyGit,
all within a leage of this place will hear me yell if
I get attacked"(1771) Rin: "That's
what he said. The Lady's sigil is the black rose."(1782) DM: On your way down to the common room,
you encounter Jonathon heading up your way, a sandalwood box in his hands.(1728) Kha: "Yes,
so I presume that she, or her representative wishes to
meet with me. How they knew I would be in the city before I knew I was is a
mystery though"(1780) Git: :note the box,
comparing it to the one kha had:(1782) Jonathon: "My lord, I am afraid the
gentleman who invited you here tonight will be unable to keep the appointment.
He sends his apologies and invites you to call on him at his home near the AshenMountains at your earliest convenience. He also sends you this gift,
a small token of his esteem."** (1728) Kha nods "Thank you, I will still stay for dinner though.
Guess hewasnt expecting
company except myself." **** Jonathon hands the box to Git.
**whispering to Lunauc,
similar size** (1780) Git takes the box
as he stands on the stairs, curiously he inspects it (search for traps) **whispering to TaliesinNYC,
[1d20+6] -> [6,6] = (12)whispering to Lunauc,
there doesn't appear to be any...** (1773) Lellick moves out
of the room at hearing the talking outside, lingering next to the doorway.
"..That's..odd."
**** (1780) Git shrugs and
tosses the box upstairs to Kha, "I guess I'll
have drink downstairs." **** Jonathon waits expectantly. **** (1728) Kha tosses
Jonathon a silver coin **** (1728) Kha waits untill he has left befome opening
the box **** Jonathon catches it and nods gratefully. "He
was a strange one, milord." **(1728) Kha: "Aye,
scratchy voice, black armor?"** Jonathon turns to leave but not before looking at
the box curiously. **(1782) Jonathon: "Ays.
A tall man in full battle armor."(1819) No Name (enter): 23:14(1819) No Name (exit): 23:14(1819) No Name (enter): 23:14(1728) Kha: "Wish
I knew who he was. Oh well only one way to find out I guess is to meet him at
his home some time. Thank you again"(1782) Jonathon: "Last night, a bit after
moonrise, he walked into the inn. I looked up, since the entire room went quiet
as soon as he walked in. He just stood there, still as a stone, by the door. I
walked up, bade him good evening, and asked how I could help."** (1780) Git slings an arm
affably over Jonathon's shoulders, leading him along down the stairs, away from
the terribly appealing mystery box. "Jona, could
I get some of your finest ale?" **whispering to Lunauc,
"He told me he wanted to hold a reunion in this room. He paid me
handsomely, then gave me this box. He said, 'I might
not be able to make it to the reunion, but please give this present to my
friends after they have arrived.' He made me learn the speech I gave a few
moments ago, then walked out and closed the door behind him. I realized he
hadn't even told me his name. I went outside to call him back, but I couldn't
find him. The night had just swallowed him up."whispering to Lunauc,
Jonathon says this to you as he walks down the stairswhispering to Lunauc,
"I'm sorry, I must be raving. A tallglass
of mintfyre then."(1819) No Name (exit): 23:19** (1728) Kha opens the box
after the man heads back down the stairs with Git **(1822) Gautam (enter): 23:20** (1771) Rin moves over to
try and get a look at the contents of the box. **(1823) Allair (enter): 23:23(1824) Gautam (enter): 23:24(1728) Kha: (( lag
check ))Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (1824) Gautam...(1782) TaliesinNYC: Booting
'(1822) Gautam' from room...(1822) Gautam (exit): 23:26(1782) TaliesinNYC: Booting
'(1773) Lellick' from room...(1773) Lellick (exit): 23:26(1773) Lellick (enter): 23:26(1782) DM: Within is a thornless
black rose, a sealed glass vial filled with a fine gray powder and two scrolls.Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (1773) Lellick...(1782) TaliesinNYC: Booting
'(1777) Gautam' from room...(1777) Gautam (exit): 23:27** (1728) Kha picks up one
of the scrolls and reads it **(1824) Agatha: "What
is it?"(1728) Kha: "Probably
that priests Ashes and two notes"(1784) J'hzuu: "Be
careful. Any could be cursed."(1780) Git: (brb)** (1728) Kha sets the
first note down and reads the other **(1728) Kha: (( am I
still here? ))(1728) Kha: Disconnecting from server...(1728) DjGilcrease (exit): 23:35(1831) DjGilcrease (enter): 23:36Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (1831) DjGilcrease...(1831) Kha: (( wast sure if my messages were being sent so I restarted
Open ))(1782) DM: One is a map that shows the route to
some place called "Caer Thorne" and another
is a message on a scroll.** (1831) Kha reads the
message **(1771) Rin: "What's
it say?"(1782) DM: It reads: "KhaOpren, Lellick of Tevesh, AgathaMagveyd, J'hzuu the Wise, Rin of the Shadows, AragitFellthorn, Ajaiyah of the
Everlasting:

You're next."(1782) DM: It is unsigned.(1824) Agatha: "Ajaiyah? But how?"** (1831) Kha looks at RinOf the Shadow whats that
mean?" And why would Ajaiyah be mentions, she isnt here with us and others from that area were just as helpfull to us as her."
**(1824) Agatha: "Everyone's
memory of what happened was supposed to be erased."** (1773) Lellick stares up
at the note. "..But how? It must be strong magics that would be able to uncover so much about us in
the first place!" **(1831) Kha: "Though
she did a little more then help me while we were there" ** he quietly muses to himself **** (1771) Rin shrugs a
little. "It means I'm terribly mysterious. As for how..well.. perhaps he can
perceive the future, since he suspected that I'd be here." **** (1831) Kha looks to J'hzuu as if to ask something then decides better of it **(1782) DM: ((Martek
said that anything that occurred in relation to the ifrit
was erased. The Everlasting is another story.))** (1831) Kha looks at the
vile o powder and whispers something **** (1831) Kha places the
two notes back in the box, taking the vial out then puts the bax on his bag **(1831) Kha: "Any
of you know where the White Temple is?"(1782) DM: ((who are you asking?))(1831) Kha: (( anyone in the room ))** (1780) Git heads casualy back upstairs to meet the others. "You could
ask the group of priests." **** (1831) Kha puts his book
back "We should as I think this" holding up the vial "Is
their missing priest" **(1773) Lellick: "...
You... you think that's the priest?"(1780) Git: :raises a brow
at the vial: "Was there a note that said that?"(1831) Kha: "The
note said we are next and comes with a vial of grey powder. I am not going to
open it to be sure, I'll leave that to the
priests"(1780) Git: "Don't
bother. We just met Herrod today. The box was
delivered last night. It kind of rules out the chances of him
being in there."(1771) Rin: "But
it doesn't rule out the possibility of someone else being in there."** (1773) Lellick rubs at
his forehead, "That's assuming they're the ashes of a person at all. It
could be anything else as well." **(1780) Git: :nods
to Rin: "True, but I doubt it's the priest. Are
you sure it is ashes and not some other substance?"(1824) Agatha: "What
does the other scroll say?"(1782) DM: The vial is labelled.(1831) Kha: "Well
all the same I want to take it to the priests to see if it is someone. I dont know if there is an oracle of Oneiros
here, maybe I should find out."(1780) Git: :eyes the label
as Kha holds it out to him:** (1831) Kha notices the lable and reads it Didnt see that
before" **(1840) Kaimaru
(enter): 23:57(1840) Kaimaru
(exit): 23:58** (1831) Kha almost drops
the vial once he reads the lable. and starts crying "I am sorry Agatha" he tries to say though the crying and sets the vial back
down then falls into his chair **(1839) TW (enter): 00:00(1839) TW (exit): 00:00** (1824) Agatha is
startled by Kha's reaction. She slowly picks up the
vial and reads it. **** (1780) Git bites his
cheek hard, having feeling he already knows the name
on the vial. **(1780) Git: "It
doesn't prove anything."(1782) DM: The label reads, "FridaMagveyd".(1845) ticattack (enter):
00:05Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (1845) ticattack...(1782) TaliesinNYC: Booting
'(1784) ticattack' from room...(1784) ticattack (exit): 00:07** (1824) Agatha raises an
eyebrow. "Hmph. Guess he isn't so all-knowing
after all. There's no Frida in my family." **(1824) Agatha: "B-But,
if he's willing to go this far..."** (1831) Kha stops crying "Truly? That is good" **** (1824) Agatha face is
stricken in horror. "Oh gods, Linze..." **(1824) Agatha: "If
they find him..."(1849) Lunauc (enter): 00:10(1848) Grover (enter): 00:10Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (1848)
Grover...(1790) Samantha (enter): 00:10(1782) TaliesinNYC: Booting
'(1780) Lunauc' from room...(1780) Lunauc (exit): 00:10Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (1849) Lunauc...(1831) Kha: "Well
then I think we need to figure out who IS in here if it isnt
a family member"(1782) DM: ((ok, next session we're running on
TW. this is getting ridiculous))** (1773) Lellick speaks
up, tone somewhat quiet, "We'll have to act fast." **(1771) Rin: "I
agree. If he's so desperate for a meeting, it would be rude if we didn't oblige
him."** (1824) Agatha pockets
the vial then storms downstairs. **** (1831) Kha jumps up and
follows Agatha **** (1773) Lellick blinks,
then hurries after her, "Hold on! This has to be a trap!" **** (1845) J'hzuu hurries
after the woman. **** (1771) Rin tags along
after everyone else. **(1848) Grover (exit): 00:13** (1849) Git is the last
to get up and follow, taking a second to think before running down the stairs
after the others." **** (1824) Agatha hurriedly
approaches the barkeep Jonathan and grabs him by the collar. She keeps her
voice low as she demands, "The man who brought package. Tell me everything
you remember about him!" **(1782) Jonathon: "Agggh!!"** (1849) Git meets Aggy at the bar, just as she's throttling Jonathon,
"You can let him go. Please." **** Jonathon looks helplessly at Git.
"Tall man in full battle armor.Used to be a knight.Extremely courtly.
If you let me down milady, I might be able to speak better." **** (1831) Kha hurries over
to the gatherd priests "Can your High Priest resurect the dead
from their ashes?"diggs
in his bag and pulls out the box with the two scrolls in it and sets it on the
table "You may be interested in that as
well" **** (1824) Agatha lets go of
the barkeep. "You can't do any better than that? His
face?Hair?Markings on his
armor?" **** (1773) Lellick looks
back and fourth between Agatha and Kha, chosing to go over to the
latter. "Kha... I don't think we should get
strangers involved." **(1831) Kha: "They
are already involved if the person who gave us this and left the rose for them
is one and the same"** (1849) Git goes wide eyed
at Kha's abrupt approach of the priests. Forgetting Aggy for a second, he hurries to the table of priests,
putting the lid back on the box." Yes, you may give them the wrong idea.
Don't disturb them." **** (1773) Lellick gives the
assembled priests a faint smile, "I'm sorry, our friend is..veryexciteable."
**** (1831) Kha takes the box
back from Git and dumps the contents on the table **** (1824) Agatha makes sure
that barkeep is focused on her. She locks her eyes on his,
trying to make sure he doesn't look away. **(1773) Lellick: "..."** (1773) Lellick reaches
out to snatch the contents of the box off the table, then backs away with it.
**** (1849) Git is about to
smack himself in the head at Kha's blurting, but
decides he feels better smacking Kha in the back of
the head. "Dtupid twit.
Stop spouting things thoughtlessly." **(1831) Kha: "Now
answer me can your high priest resurect the dead from
their ashes?" ((True Resurection spell))(1790) Samantha (exit): 00:22** (1771) Rin just watches
the proceedings while absently rubbing at his forehead. He makes a note to
query the halfling later, as to whether or not this
is common practice. **** Farin looks up from his
conversation with his fellows. "Uhmm...excuse
me?" **** (1773) Lellick tucks the
scrolls away on his person, but keeps holding the vial, looking at it solemnly.
**** (1831) Kha ignores Lellick as the black rose should have been clearly seen as
he dumps the contents out **(1831) Kha: (( Agatha has the vial ))(1773) Lellick: (My
bad, ignore that last part then)(1831) Kha: (( the
box only contained the two scrolls and the black rose ))** Farin seems bewildered
as Kha asks him about ressurection.
"I'm only an initiate..." **** (1773) Lellick has more
of a problem tucking the rose away, settling for bending the stem and shoving
it up his sleeve. **(1849) Git: :speaks
through gritted teeth: "Kha... I'm asking you to
step down here. Please." :the last word is more
harsh than pleading:** Jonathon calms himself. "He wore ancient full
plate mail, dark gray with age and etched with intricate metalwork and runes in
some sort of language. A beautiful, antique sword with a black opal set in the
pommel and a curved golden hilt. A soft, raspy voice although
he spoke within his helm." **(1782) Jonathon: "Last night, a bit after
moonrise, he walked into the inn. I looked up, since the entire room went quiet
as soon as he walked in. He just stood there, still as a stone, by the door. I
walked up, bade him good evening, and asked how I could help."(1831) Kha: "Damage
done, now go make sure Agatha does not kill the
Tavern keep" ** Khareplaies as he waits for the priests reaction to the
rose **(1849) Git: :to Kha: "May I speak with you aside for a moment?"(1824) Agatha: "So
you didn't see his face, then? Did the armor look Elvish
to you?"(1782) Jonathon: "He told me he wanted to
hold a reunion in this room. He paid me handsomely, then
gave me this box. He said, 'I might not be able to make it to the reunion, but
please give this present to my friends after they have arrived.' He made me
learn the speech I gave a few moments ago, then walked out and closed the door
behind him. I realized he hadn't even told me his name. I went outside to call
him back, but I couldn't find him. The night had just swallowed him up."(1782) Jonathon: "I....I wouldn't know
what elven armor looked like, milady. Not since the Purge, anyway."(1782) Jonathon: While he was teaching me his
speech in the foyer, he was very patient with me, even though I was making all
kinds of mistakes. A couple of local ladies -- if you know what I mean -- rose
from the bar to leave, and to my surprise, he stopped speaking and held the
door open for both of them. As they left -- somewhat speechless, I might add --
for the last time anyone held the door open for them was when I used to employ
a doorman -- he bowed stiffly to them and said, 'Good evening, ladies.'"(1782) Jonathon: 'Are you a knight, milord?' I
asked him when they had left and he had closed the door. "'I used to be,'
he replied, and didn't say another word to me for several minutes. 'Sir, are you all right?' I asked him, and right away he
continued teaching me my speech as if nothing had happened."(1824) Agatha: "Was
there anyone with him?"(1782) Jonathon: "N...no, milady. I swear
it."** (1824) Agatha sighs,
disappointed. "Alright. I've three things to tell
you." **** Jonathon nods solmenly,
rubbing his throat. **(1824) Agatha: "One:
This so-called 'knight' is no friend of ours. Know that well."(1824) Agatha: "Two:
If anyone asks, all you know about us is that we're some high rollers and you
didn't bother to ask questions."(1824) Agatha: "Three:
It's unlikely, but if this fellow comes by again. You do well to remember
everything about him, 'specially those runes. Then you send a messenger to the
Garden Inn to come get us."** (1824) Agatha puts down
some gold coins in the barkeep's hand as she makes this last point. **(1824) Agatha: "Do
you understand what I've told you?"** Jonathon nods. "Understood,
milady."**** (1824) Agatha smiles. "That's a
good man." **(1831) Kha: (to the
priests) "Who ever left this for me left a vial full of a friends family
members ashes"** Farin glances up at Kha when he sees the black rose on the table.
"Where...where did you get that?" (suspiciously
and fearfully) **(1782) DM: A few people glance over curiously.(1849) Git: :tofarin: "Please, do not overreact to the claims of a
stranger."(1782) Farin: "uh..."
(looks over to his fellows) "You've heard of Herrod's disappearance? A black rose was on the
altar."** (1824) Agatha presents
some more gold. "Now, it looks like all these blokes could use some
cheering up. How about a round of drinks 'on the house'?"
**(1831) Kha: "Your
Tavern Keep said a man in full battle armor left it for me. I recived a similar rose this morning when I first arived in the city."** (1773) Lellick groans
softly. **(1849) Git: :harshly
speaks to Kha: "be quitet,
you fool."(1831) Kha: "The
note that came with the first rose said to meet the man here. The second note
was a map, a vial of ashes, and a list of people the man plans to kill. I had
not heard of HerroduntillI walk in here"(1782) Alaric: "We should go to the guards
with this." (whispers)(1782) Farin: "I
think....I don't know what to think."** (1831) Kha looks at Lellick"If you
would please put the map and note back, then you can leave if you wish." **(1849) Git: :to
Alaric: "There is no need for that."(1849) Git: :ToKha: "you are making a mistake."(1782) Alaric: "Say what you will about
the Blackcloaks, but I'm sure they can get to the
bottom of this."** (1773) Lellick blinks at
Kha, then shakes his head.
"..No. No, I'll not do that. If you'll excuse me."
He backs up a few more steps before moving towards the door leading outside. **** (1831) Kha shrugs "I do that often enough Git,
I cannot change how I read information and my gut tells me to talk to the
priests" **** (1831) Kha sits down **(1782) Farin: "I...relaitions betwixt Lady Almeena
and the Temple are not well. You know that, Alaric. Even I know
that."(1862) Niente (enter): 00:49(1849) Git: "your
decisions have lead you to death often, and it may lead this men to it
next."(1782) Farin: "Maybe
they can...help us?" (looks at Kha) "I don't know why, but I feel like you're telling
the truth."** (1771) Rin gives the
room a final look, before following after the halfling.
Someone has to watch after the little bugger. **(1831) Kha: "If
you think the blackcloak can dig into this faster
then my friends and I can you are sadly mistaken. A friendsgranchild now sits in a vial as nothing but ashes.
Who ever did this will wish they had never been born when she gets ahold of them. The only reason I
am talking to you, against my friends advice, if I heard about your
priest"** (1773) Lellick hesitates
for a moment once outside, turning when he hears the door open again behind
him. "..Oh. Hello." **(1831) Kha: "So
whoever took your priest killed a child and sent the ashes as a message. I will
do everything in my power to find who did this and bring them to justice,
though I cannot promise he will survive the encounter."(1782) Alaric: "If they help us...SHE
can't know about it. That was part of the compact."** (1771) Rin rubs at the
back of his head, with a little grin. "I just have to ask..does he always act like
that?" **(1782) Farin: "If
they help us, WE aren't going to decide. They should talk to Devian."** (1849) Git seems to
wrestle with the though of pulling a dagger on Kha,
but calms himself enough to lean in and whisper to Kha:
"Has it occurred to you that the rose and the vial are just a decoy to get
us to enlist these priests in our aid, thus making them 'rebels'?" **** Farin stares at Kha and Git even as he replies to
Alaric. "We're only initiates. We don't know anything substantial."
**** (1831) Kha nods "If
those in your orginization wish to speak with me
further I can be found at the Garden Inn" **** (1773) Lellick winces a
little, and nods. "I'm afraid so. He's quite... impulsive." He goes
silent for a second before adding, "I am sorry you've been caught up in
this." **** (1831) Kha stands
picking the now empty box back up off the table and puts it back in his bag **(1782) Alaric: "I suppose you're right.
Though I wonder if they know what they're getting into." (shrugs) "Well, will you help us?"(1831) Kha: "I
will if you wish"(1849) Git: :straightens up
and advises the priests: "No. do not contact us. Do not get involved.
Whatever we do must have no connection to your order.** (1831) Kha turns to
leave "Send someone to my room at the
Garden Inn should you wish to speak further" **** Alaric shoots a look at Farin
as if to say 'I told you so.' **(1771) Rin: "Nothing
to apologize for. It seems I was bound to get involved in things, eventually.
You probably would have tracked me down at some point, to figure out why my
name was on that list."(1782) Farin: "I'll
pass the word on to Devian." (sighs)
"We should head back to quarters before vespers."** (1773) Lellick speaks
wryly, "That's assuming your name would have been on there at all if we
hadn't met. Fate, and all that." **** (1831) Kha heads back to
his own Inn **(1831) Kha: (( AFK
for a smoke ))(1849) Git: :slams
a hand on the table, stating to the priest once more: "Do not listen to
that fool. Do not contact us."(1849) Git: "Think
this through. The controllers of this city want all religions wiped out,
yes?"(1771) Rin: "Perhaps,
or perhaps we met because my name was on that list, even if we didn't know it
at the time."(1773) Lellick: "I've
never had much of a head for that sort of thing. At least now we can be..relatively more sure you're not
an inept assassin."** Farin jerks his head
upwards. "SHE does, yes." **(1849) Git: "Now...
If this man my friend speaks of is inactuality
'innocent' or at least we have no proof of a crime, and we go against him, or
even worse, if he is directly connected to Almeena or
Talakara, and it is discovered that you '(1849) Git: aided
us, that gives them a pretty convenient excuse to label your whole temple with
treason, no?"(1782) Farin: "Yes,
I suppose you're right."(1849) Git: "As
I said. If you value your temple. Do not get involved." :turns to stalk out the door, nowhere near his usual
carefree self.:(1771) Rin: "If
I was going to kill you, I'd do it to your face and out in the open."** (1773) Lellick raises
his eyebrows at that. "..How kind of you." **(1782) Farin: "Do
you have a place where we can speak? This isn't exactly a good place to
talk." (glances at a nearby table)(1782) DM: Although the room is half-filled and
people are conversing quietly, more than a few are looking on curiously at your
gathering.** (1849) Git ignores the
priest and heads out. **** (1771) Rin grins
roguishly. "Don't mention it, it'd be the least I could do." **(1782) Jonathon: "Drinks on the
house!" (takesAgatha's
payment and starts serving the room)** (1773) Lellick looks up
as Git walks out. "Ah..how did it..?" **(1849) Git: :groans:
"I wonder..."(1831) Kha: (( back ))** (1824) Agatha takes a
swig of ale as she rejoins the group. "So...what did the idiot do
now?" **** (1831) Kha is sitting in
hiw room at the Garden Inn waiting for his friends to
return **(1831) Kha: (( *his
))(1849) Git: (afk)** (1773) Lellick shakes
his head. "You mean other than announcing our troubles to the world?"
**** (1831) Kha sits and
reads his book while he waits for someone to show up **(1782) DM: ((Ag: Git
and Kha left, Lel and Rin are just outside. just so you know))(1824) Agatha: ((Ah.
Right. Skip the brew then.))(1771) Rin: "Though
since he apparently does that often, you should be used to it by now."** (1849) Git heads back to
the Garden Inn, but pauses from going to the room, deciding to have a drink
downstairs first, as he never got his ale at the Circle. **** (1824) Agatha walks into
Lellick and Rin as she
leaves the building. "What were you all doing? **(1824) Agatha: ((brb))** (1773) Lellick looks to Agatha, "Nothing productive, I'm afraid. I believe I
saw Git and Kha going that
way," he added, motioning vaguely in the direction of the Garden Inn.
"..We might as well not linger here ourselves." **** (1773) Lellick starts
heading for the Garden Inn. **** (1771) Rin shrugs
faintly, and follows. **(1782) DM: ((what next, folks?))(1831) Kha: (( waiting to argue with Git, or
for someone from the Temple to show up and talk ))(1782) DM: ((ok, so you head back to the inn, FFing.))(1845) J'hzuu: (('k))** (1831) Kha looks up from
his book when he heard Git"Rebels? what do you know
about the city polotics that would make them rebles if we help them?" **** (1849) Git sighs as he
lies back on the bed. "The 'LADY'..." :uses
the word loosely: "Is trying to drive religion from this city. If they are
seen to help us, and we do something with goes against the city, they could
label the priests traitors. It gives them all the excuse they need to wipe out
the last of the religions from this city." **(1831) Kha: "So
just remove this 'Lady' from power. Though the action is sure to prove harder
then the idea"** (1849) Git casts a scowl
at the rediculous notion. **(1824) Agatha: "Hmm.
I don't mean to sound self-involved, but maybe it isn't about politics? That
priest was seen talking to us before we entered the city. What if it's just a
personal grudge against us?"** (1773) Lellick gives a
slight shake of his head. "We've talked to other people since we've been
here. It would have to be a very vindictive person to target those who are
near-strangers to us." **(1849) Git: :sits
up for Aggy: "I never said it wasn't personal,
after all, he mentioned a reunion. So it's someone we know. However, the rose..that is the connection to draw
us to the temple."(1824) Agatha: ((what
time is it?))(1782) DM: ((two moonrise rising twenty, or
2:20 am))(1849) Git: "The
question is, who did we know, in the timeframe during which Ajaiyah
was planning to come with us, who was apparently a knight, who'd want to kill
us now?"** (1831) Kha shrugs **(1773) Lellick: "I
doubt any of the desert people would be inclined to do such a thing. Max was.. ... no. Surely
not."(1824) Agatha: "I
think I remember Max mentioning some enemy of his, but he was from way over in Mel'Cendia, wasn't he?(1831) Kha: "Max
it is posible, he was from Mel'Cendia
though. We wont find out untill
we visit him at his home near the AshenMountains"(1824) Agatha: "Aye,
I'm sure he'll have quite the welcome prepared for us too."(1773) Lellick: "What
else are we to do? It's..it's
quite obvious he meant to enrage us. But we have no other clues."(1880) Lunauc (enter): 01:50Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (1880) Lunauc...Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (1880) Lunauc...(1782) TaliesinNYC: Booting
'(1849) Lunauc' from room...(1849) Lunauc (exit): 01:51(1782) DM: There is a knock on the door.** (1831) Kha gets up and
opens the door **(1782) DM: Two men stand outside, along with
the innkeep, wearing dark blue robes with hooded
cloaks.(1782) Verthael: "Two
visitors to see you, milord."** (1831) Kha motions them
inside "Come in and sit" **** (1880) Git sees the
robed men and groans. "So much for warnings."
**(1831) Kha: "Thank
you Verthael"** (1773) Lellick looks
towards the door, blinking. **(1782) DM: They enter, and remove their hoods.
It's Farin and an older gentleman with a shock of
white hair crowning his head whom you've not seen before.(1782) Farin: "Might
I introduce to you Lord Devian, the patriarch of the WhiteTemple. Your Grace, these are the adventurers I spoke to you
about."(1824) Agatha: "How
did you..."(1831) Kha: "Welcome
Lord Devian. I am glad you did not listen to my friends advice in not contacting us."** (1880) Git begrudgingly
sits up, offering a weak salute to the elder priest." **** (1824) Agatha then lets
her gaze fall on Kha. "Ah. Nevermind." **(1880) Git: "And
I think you're as stupid as him." :points to Kha:(1782) Farin: "Yes,
your friend told me to contact you, and His Grace thought that perhaps it was
best."** (1824) Agatha relaxes
and moves her hand away from her axe for the moment. **(1831) Kha: "Lelliick would you please give me the map and letter now?"** (1773) Lellick smiles
thinly. "..it is an honor to meet you, but. I
fear I must agree with Git." **** (1845) J'hzuu emerges
from his hole in the air, but says nothing. **** (1831) Kha looks around
the room for a moment **** (1773) Lellick just
looks at Kha. "Do we truly need to show them the
papers?" **** (1880) Git pleas to the
two men, "I know you're probably already in too deep just by coming here.
But may I please ask you once more, reconsider your involvement. This may bring
about the destruction of your Temple." **(1831) Kha: "I
think it would help as they may know what is shown in the map. I do not know
this area at all"** Devian smiles grimly.
"Nevertheless it is the best course of action we have." **(1782) Devian: "That
it may, but I see no other choice."** (1773) Lellick
hesitates, then slowly draws only the map out of his pocket and passes it to
Lord Devian. "Here you are. M'lord."
The last was added more as an afterthought than anything. **(1831) Kha: "My
name is KhaOpren by the
way."(1880) Git: :mutters
wearily: "There are always choices."** Devian examines the map,
as he strokes his chin. "I thnk it might be best
if I started from the beginning, seeing as how you are strangers in a strange
land." (hands the map back to Lellick)
**(1831) Kha: "I
am a follower of Oneiros, My friends, well I'll let
them introduce themselves"(1782) Devian: "And
once you know more, you can then decide." (shrugs)(1862) Niente (exit): 02:02** (1773) Lellick folds the
map and tucks it safely out of sight. **** Devian raises his
eyebrows at Kha's comment. "Very
interesting. It has been many a year since I have had the pleasure of
being in the company of a dreamspeaker." **(1831) Kha: "The
begining, l ets see we arived only this morning and I found a package waiting for
me. Now I found this strange because I did not know I was coming to the city
until I got here. In this package was a black thornless
rose and a note that said to meet the person at the Tavern at moonrise"** Devian nods and listens.
**(1782) Devian: "Did
you handle the rose?"** (1831) Kha takes a
breath "When we got there I heard about
the priest that was taken and the black rose. While we waited the Tavern Keep
brought another box similar to the first that comtained
the map, a list of people he plans to kill and a vial of Ash that is labled as being the ramains of
child that is related to one of us." **** (1773) Lellick looks
sharply at Lord Devian. "Do you think it was posioned?" **** Devian nods slowly, his
face becoming deadly serious and repeats his question once more. "Did you
touch the rose?" **(1831) Kha: "Yes,
I burned the first one, and Lillick took the second
after I dumpt it on the table infrom
of your priests"(1831) Kha: "I
did not touch the second one"(1831) Kha: "The
vial of Ash is also why I asked if your High Priest, I am assuming thats you, could resurect the
dead from their ashes"(1782) Devian: "All
it takes is once. The roses are, as you may have heard, associated with Lady Takalara, a member of the Nine Council, the council of
Grand Dukes that rules Kern. The black rose is her personal sigil. Lady Takalara is an accomplished wizard and botanist, and poisoner. The roses are...poisoned so as to render whomever touches them sterile."** (1773) Lellick pales.
"But..the roses had no
thorns, are you saying it was coated with a substance, or..?" **(1782) Devian: "That
spell is beyond my power, unfortunately."** (1880) Git lets out a
snicker. **(1782) Devian: "The
roses are created by magicka and imbued with a
naturally occurring poison."** (1773) Lellick casts a
glare in Git's direction. **(1880) Git: :to Lellick: "I'm sorry."(1782) Devian: "This
is a long and complex story that I feel, would benefit you if you knew some of
it, at least as best as I am able to tell of it."(1831) Kha: "Maybe
thats why Ajaiyah was listed, I spent a night with her while we were
there. And the package was directed to me noone
else"(1773) Lellick: "...
Forget it. Please continue, Lord Devian."** (1831) Kha nods and
takes a seat **(1782) Devian: "Thirty
years ago, there was a great war that engulfed most of this land. Kern was one
of the instigators and also amongst the defeated. For a time, the country was
freed of the yoke of the rule of the Nine Council until about ten years ago
when they returned in force."(1782) Devian: "Since
then, the armies of the Nine Council, in conjunction with some warlords in Hyboras, some barbarian tribes in the Fhaard
and the pirates of the Sea of Pelagia, those who call home to the twin isles of Vesicant and
Scrape, have made this country a center of misery for its inhabitants. In
particular, they have revived the slave trade once again."(1782) Devian: "No
one truly knows the goals of the Nine Council, although it is rumored that they
wish to renew hostilities against the victors of the first war, in revenge. To
better understand the Nine Council, you need to have a grasp of how Kern is
ruled."(1831) Kha: "The
slave trade is partly why we chose to come to this area, though this exact city
was Martek'schoise"(1782) Devian: "Kern
is divided into several duchies, each of which is ruled by a member of the Nine
Council. There are nine capitals. Heathwatch is the
seat of power of the duchy ruled by Lady AlmeenaDarlastair, for example."(1782) Devian: "I
do not know who Martek is..."(1831) Kha: "It
does not matter"(1782) Devian: "Each
member of the Nine Council vies against the other eight for supremacy within
the council, but when threatened, the whole bands together against that threat
in an attempt to stamp it out. There is a constant tension within and without.
If you can exploit this tension, you can possibly defeat them. But I am getting
ahead of myself."(1782) Devian: "Originally,
Heathwatch was a city free of the politics
surrounding the Nine Council until about seven years ago when Lady Almeena took the city by force and began her rule here. She
first "protected" the city from incursions by barbarians in Hyboras and made a compact with various temples in the city, that she would rule with the patriarchs as her
advisors."(1782) Devian: "It
was only then, after agreeing to the compact, that we discovered that she had
no intention of ruling with wisdom. She instigated a process where most of the
temples in the city were driven out or destroyed or cast down."(1782) Devian: "However,
Almeena realizes that without any of the Temples,
even she will not be able to effectively manage the city, and assist against
the other members of the Nine Council. For if the city should rise up, then she
will be stripped of her position on the Council and lose power. So she has
allowed the White Temple to remain, though we are powerless to act against
her."(1782) Devian: "She
needs the White Temple to act as a 'champion of the people' though we are able
to act in name only. Appearances matter." (bitterly)(1831) Kha: "Leave,
thats would be an act
against her that you just said would strip her of her power"(1782) Devian: "That,
my friend is not as simple as you would make it sound. None of the other
members of the Nine Council values the faith of Solnor.
And where would we go? No, we need her as much as she needs us."(1782) Devian: "There
is more."** (1831) Kha shakes his
head but remains silent **(1782) Devian: "There
is a movement which, you may have heard, that sends slaves from here to
elsewhere in the country and eventually north and east, to be freed. Herrod was a member of this network, and one of the key
founders in Heathwatch."** (1831) Kha shakes his
head "I had not heard, but that is
good." **(1782) Devian: "His
kidnapping threatens the foundation of the network, in fact within all of
northern Kern. So you see, my friends, I come to you to plead for your help,
that you might recognize this as a just cause."(1880) Git: "What
about Takalara, what's her deal with this city? Is
she really trying to wrestle it away from Almeena?"(1831) Kha: "I
was already determined to go afterthe person, this
Lady Talakara, or which ever of her followers killed
a child as a message"(1782) Devian: "We
cannot...I cannot aid you directly. But I come to you to appeal to your sense
of honor and justice, if you should value freedom and all that is good. Find Herrod and free him."(1782) Devian: "It
is possible that she conspires to wrest power from Almeena."(1831) Kha: "Thats seems fairly simple Git,
she is trying to connect us to the White Temple so Almeena
will throw them out thus bring about her own destruction."(1880) Git: "What
acts has she taken? How long has she been intrudinf
here?"** (1831) Kha takes the map
from Lellick and looks at it **(1824) Agatha: "Hmm...this movement. Do they keep track of the people they free?"** (1773) Lellick speaks
somewhat desperately, "But this isn't covert! If she's leaving her symbol,
she must want someone to recognize that it's her behind it all... could she be
taunting Lady Almeena?..."
**(1782) Devian: "I...I
do not know. Much of the struggles amongst the Nine Council take place beneath
the notice of the populace. They do this for appearances, so as to prevent from
being seen as a nonunified front. If the people ever
saw how fractured their rule was, there would be a revolt."(1771) Rin: "Or
perhaps it's someone is trying to make Almeena think
it is her, and start a conflict that neither are
likely to leave unscathed."(1880) Git: :toLellick: "For all we know it could be Almeena herself, trying to frame Talakara,
and force her from the city."(1773) Lellick: "Then
if it isn't Almeena, the roses might not have been
poisoned?"** (1773) Lellick looks to Devian, "Can cantrips find
the posion on the roses? I still have the second
one." **(1880) Git: "Hmm...
if we could determine if you're sterile, that may be some proof."(1782) Devian: "You
can try."** Devian looks to Agatha. "Yes, I believe they do." **(1831) Kha: "Devian are there any deep aincent
woods within Kern?"** (1773) Lellick speaks
somewhat acidicly, glancing towards Git, "If you're to make light of something, let it be
anything else." **(1880) Git: :shrugs:
"We have deeper concerns than you're virility at the moment."** (1773) Lellick then
moves away from the group slightly, pulling out the rose and his holy symbol,
murmuring the spell. "Wise Tevesh, grant me the
power to see what poisons might harm us." **** Devian seems puzzled by Kha's request. "A forest to the
south of the AshenMountains, Thornwood." **(1773) Lellick: (Casting
Detect Poison~)** (1824) Agatha considers
that for a moment. "Hmph.
I can't make any promises, m'lord, but I'll certainly
look into the matter. **whispering to Lellick,
the rose** (1831) Kha nods **** (1831) Kha whispers
"Oneiros, The Mistlord,
I ask of you to banish Mania from my mind and let me see clearly." **** (1773) Lellick stares
down at the rose for a while, jaw set. " ... Someone will need to burn
this one as well. Please." **(1824) Agatha: "I
personally don't give a rat's ass about who's behind this or why they do what
they do. All I know is that they've picked a fight with us and they threaten
everyone close to me. I can't have that. Not when I'm so close."(1880) Git: :toLellick: "Even if it is poisoned, it might be stolen,
so I guess that doesn't really prove much."** (1831) Kha sits in cencentration his eyes rolled back in his head **** (1773) Lellick waves the
rose around a bit without looking up. "...Would you like to touch it and find
out?" **(1880) Git: "No..
no thank you."(1773) Lellick: "As
I thought."** (1831) Kha shakes his
head then looks at Lellick **(1831) Kha: "Devian can the poison be countered?"** (1824) Agatha lets the
others bicker by themselves for once. She's said her piece. **** (1831) Kha takes the
rose from Lellick and puts it in the first box he got
that still contains the ashes of the first rose. **(1782) Devian: "I...yes.
There IS a way, though fraught with peril."(1773) Lellick: "How?"(1831) Kha: "Isnt everything in our lives fraught with peril." ** smiles **(1782) Devian: "You
must find the magicka which causes the roses to grow
and end it."(1831) Kha: "Simple
enough."** (1845) J'hzuu frowns.
"This will undo the effects of those already grown?" **(1782) Devian: "I
myself do not know how, but I know that this is one way. Travel to the seat of
Lady Takalara's power, find her, and kill her."** (1773) Lellick laughs
harshly. "Simple? No. But who knows how many others have been poisoned by
her roses as well?" **(1845) J'hzuu: "How
do you know this will work?"(1782) Devian: "I
know by the faith I have placed in my god. There may be other ways."(1831) Kha: "Is
Caer Thorne her seat of power?"(1880) Git: "I'm
sure the other TempleLeaders put faith in their gods too, right before they were
wiped out."(1782) Devian: "Yes,
so far as I know."(1831) Kha: "Well
we have an invetation to go there from this tall man
in full battle armor, so we may as well prepare to go."** (1773) Lellick takes a
deep breath, looking down at the floor. "All paths lead there. Shall we
walk right in the front door? Ask for their hospitality?" **(1880) Git: :plops
back on the bed. Feels like a set up.(1831) Kha: "Set
up or no, I think we should just walk up to the front door and say hello. That
is if Agatha can control her rage and not destroy the
people before we find out more about what is going on."(1886) Lunauc (enter): 02:48(1831) Kha: (repeat
for Git) "Set up or no, I think we should just
walk up to the front door and say hello. That is if Agatha
can control her rage and not destroy the people before we find out more about
what is going on."Attempting to assign the role of PLAYER to (1886) Lunauc...(1782) TaliesinNYC: Booting
'(1880) Lunauc' from room...(1880) Lunauc (exit): 02:49(1886) Git: "Right..the 'walk up to death' approach.
Always a classic."(1831) Kha: "Has
always worked for me" ** smirks **** (1845) J'hzuu frowns. "Except when you died." **(1831) Kha: "Yet
here I am, alive and talking"(1845) J'hzuu: "All
raised you. If all walk up and die, all cannot raise all's selves."(1845) J'hzuu: ((Bah.
All saved, not raised. We're not the stage of raising
yet.))** (1831) Kha whispers
"Oneiros, The Mistlord,
I ask of you to banish Mania from my mind and let me see clearly." **** (1773) Lellick speaks up
again, looking towards the two priests, "...Thank
you for the information, m'lord. I am afraid there
are no guarantees, but we will do what we can." **** (1845) J'hzuu shrugs. "J'hzuu thinks all should see what can be found before
rushing in, but there seems to be few other approaches." **(1824) Agatha: "Hmph. I don't think it's a trap. If they wanted us dead,
they'd have sent someone after us by now. No, they want something from
us."** (1831) Kha sits with his
eyes rolled back in his head for a moment the shakes his head **(1831) Kha: "Well
you all have been telling me to take more caution with my action, so I have
been. Oneiros agrees that the direct aproch with paitents to figure
the situation out is a good course of action."** (1845) J'hzuu shrugs and
looks around, as if guaging the others' reactions. **(1782) DM: ((stopping in 5 min))(1886) Git: "I''ve never agreed with your god before, why start
now?"(1845) J'hzuu: (('k.))(1824) Agatha: ((thas cool. I've been fading))(1771) Rin: "I'm
not one for slinking through the darkness. If we're going to confront them, I'd
prefer to do it head on."(1773) Lellick: "I'm
afraid Agatha is right, but... I have no desire to cooperate
with this woman."(1831) Kha: "You
have never agreed with any God Git, yet you wear the
sword of the Avatar of Ra."(1824) Agatha: "They'll
be expecting us now. We don't know the land, so we've got ne'er a chance of
surprising the bastards."(1831) Kha: "Exactly,
so just going and trying to figure out what all this is about is our best
course of action."(1824) Agatha: "I
ain't saying we play lapdog to the nobles, Lellick. I'm just saying confrontation can't be avoided. We
might as well know what we're dealing with."** (1824) Agatha glances at
Kha. "Did we just agree on something?" **** (1831) Kha laughs "Been a while since that happened." **(1824) Agatha: "Lovely,
now I know we're doomed."(1782) TaliesinNYC: and
on that note, we'll stop